Cafe Chef

Green Fortune AB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Volunteer Day

Cycle to Work

Learning & Development

EAP / Hospitality Action

Job summary

Green & Fortune is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join a busy, collaborative kitchen in London. You will help produce fresh café food for museum visitors, including salads, sandwiches and soups.

You’ll follow recipes, maintain presentation standards and assist in daily production planning to ensure freshness and timely service. A strong team player with food safety and allergen awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, café, deli, bakery or food production is desirable.
• Ability to present food well and maintain high standards.
• Strong organisational skills and allergen awareness expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily production of café food for visitors.
• Prepare fresh food such as salads, sandwiches, paninis and soups.
• Follow recipes, specifications and presentation standards for consistency.
• Plan and organise daily production to keep items fresh and available during service.
• Work efficiently to meet production volumes and deadlines, especially before peak periods.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients and help minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, including allergen procedures and correct storage.
• Support kitchen and café team during busy periods and help operations run smoothly.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and new café products.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Presentation

Organisation

Food hygiene

Allergen awareness

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef who enjoys working with fresh food and being part of a busy, collaborative team.

Green & Fortune offers high-quality hospitality experiences across London, with London Museum Docklands, in Canary Wharf, offering hospitality catering, bespoke events, and a vibrant, Grade I-listed riverside warehouse setting.

At Green and Fortune, we take pride of the connections we make through the moments and memories we create.

What makes you the Junior Sous Chef?

You’ll support the daily production of our café food offer, preparing fresh, high-quality food for our museum visitors throughout the day.

• Prepare and produce a range of fresh café food, including salads, sandwiches, paninis, soups and other grab-and-go items.
• Follow recipes, specifications and presentation standards to ensure quality and consistency across the offer.
• Plan and organise daily production to ensure products are fresh, well presented and available throughout service.
• Work efficiently to meet production volumes and deadlines, particularly ahead of busy museum periods.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients correctly and help minimise food waste through careful preparation and portion control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, including allergen procedures and correct food storage.
• Support the wider kitchen and café team during busy periods and contribute to a smooth and well‑organised operation.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and new café products, helping us keep the offer fresh, appealing and relevant to our visitors.

What You’ll Bring As Junior Sous Chef

Previous experience in a kitchen, café, deli, bakery or similar food production environment is desirable, although we’re open to developing someone with the right attitude and passion for food.

You’ll be comfortable working at pace and preparing food consistently to agreed specifications. You’ll have a good eye for presentation, strong organisational skills and an understanding of food hygiene and allergen awareness.

Most importantly, you’ll enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in producing fresh, great‑looking food that our museum visitors can enjoy.

We encourage a one team approach, and willingness to get stuck in with all aspects of the restaurant from bar to floor.

Makers’ Benefits - ALL

• Company Sick Pay - Up to 5 days after 1 year of service
• Staff Discounts - 50% off in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafés
• Holiday Allowance - Up to 33 days with length of service (an extra 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years)
• Volunteer Day - One paid day off each year to support a community or charity of your choice
• Hospitality Essentials - Benefit Hub - Discounts on retail, groceries, gyms, and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Learning & Development - Access to our portal and further education through apprenticeship programmes
• G&F Support Scheme
• Hospitality Action - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Story of Our Makers

Since 2008, our Makers have been creating exceptional hospitality across London's restaurants, cafés, bars, workplaces and event venues. From chefs and bartenders to event professionals and front‑of‑house teams, we're united by a passion for great food, genuine service and creating experiences people remember.

Nearly 20 years on, that spirit still defines who we are: independent, hands‑on, and committed to doing hospitality differently.

Committed to diversity, equality, and inclusivity, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please contact our People team at [e-mail] should any adjustments be necessary throughout the recruitment process.

Our ESG Commitment

We embed sustainability and responsibility into everything we do, from reducing our environmental impact to supporting our people and local communities. Caring for our people, our communities, and the planet is part of everyday life at Green & Fortune, and every team member plays a role in this.